'72 Corvette Stingray convertible - AMT

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Q: Should I BMF before or after gloss coat? I want to foil the "running boards", which will be a relatively large surface area as opposed to thin striping...

 

[Tommergun]

Q: Should I BMF before or after gloss coat? I want to foil the "running boards", which will be a relatively large surface area as opposed to thin striping...

I've done both. If your paint layer is smooth and glossy you can do it before, if not then BMF after a nice smooth gloss clear coat. I have also found that a nice gloss clear coat over BMF shouldn't diminish the shiny of the BMF.

Love that green!

 

[stevieb54]

What is BMF?

 

[stevieb54]

What is BMF?

Gound it.

 

[stevieb54]

Found it.

 

[BarleyBop]

Found it.

Good!
Not to be confused with BFF
Bare Metal Foil. Bought some from my LHS recently... have yet to try it.

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

What is BMF?

Bare Metal Foil. I'm actually using Hasegawa Mirror Finish foil. It stretches better and is more adhesive then BMF. However, with a more flexible "rubbery" texture, it's trickier to cut with a blade.

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

This one was a struggle, but it is complete. Just don't look too close.

 

[BarleyBop]

... so I didn't look too close, thought it was the real thing! Then I saw the hand...
Not usually a fan of green cars, yours looks great!

 

[stevieb54]

Came out very nice. Kudos!

 

[mustang1989]

These do build up into some pretty nice outcomes like this one did Cal. Good detail throughout and you laid down a good-looking paint job on it too.

 

[Cameron38]

I did look close. Nothing to be ashamed of here, good job, I would be happy with that if it was mine.
Cameron

 

[Tommergun]

Well done, you should be proud!

 

[PatW]

Superb!

 

[KINGSLUG]

Painting glossy show finishes is so much harder than the old weathered stuff I do.
Its like painting a real car.

 

[RacerX]

Well that was an interesting tread, the vett came out great Whitecloud it wanted to be green. And Steve lets see the Camaro in its own post with the clear coat now.

 

[Demolition]

Nice recovery throughout the build. Looks great.

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Nice recovery throughout the build. Looks great.

Thanks. That's a nice compliment.

 

[RacerX]

Watching! Im attempting a comeback to automobile modeling, seems theres not too many active car builders out here. Nice post with pics. Hope my models come close to this one overall with details.

Welcome back to the open road, we are here and trying to build up the clan, stop by my page and check out my media if you would like a little inspiration.

 

[Steve Ski]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, you car guys are incredible. If my life depended on it, I could never get such a clean and clear finish on a dinner plate, let alone a car model, sheesh! I think I'll stick to the old carpenter's rule, F-it, they can tape it, or,............the sign of a good carpenter is knowing how to "hide" his mistakes. Ya, I'll stick with that last one, HA!

Awesome finish, great job, Cal!

 

[RacerX]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, you car guys are incredible. If my life depended on it, I could never get such a clean and clear finish on a dinner plate, let alone a car model, sheesh! I think I'll stick to the old carpenter's rule, F-it, they can tape it, or,............the sign of a good carpenter is knowing how to "hide" his mistakes. Ya, I'll stick with that last one, HA!

Awesome finish, great job, Cal!

Always follow the K-I-S-S rule when painting a body.